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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
WOODMEN ENTERTAINMENT.
the Rock Island Rink for sweet
Charity's Sake--The Receipts.

SudIIty , Shhc-- hC hCGShptS.
Success crowned the praiseworthy eff
forts of the Rock Island Camp. No. 90,
of the Modern Weodmeu of America, to
realize from an entertainment at the
Rock Island rink last evening, an amount
sufficient to aid the poor of the city, and
benefit St. Luke's Cottage hospital.
There we're about four hundred persons
present, demonstrating well the fact that
the people of Rock Island are anxious to
contribute to any noble purpose.
The exercises opened at $50 O'Clock,
with an instrumental solo by Bleuer's
band. and then came A quartette vocal
selection, the singers being Messrs. G. E.
Griffith, Alfred Corns, G. R. Housed and
S. T. Bowlby, Rev. A. R. Morgan was
introduced by Mr. Howard Wells, and
delivered a lecture on The Battle of
Life" 1t was al eloquent and able ad-
dress. showing clearly the results of de.
termination aud energy, if employed
properly in the attempt to reach a par
ticulsr aim
Mr.. Alfred Corns then sang IN an
excellent manner Good Night, my Child, "
by Abt. and Prof S T. Bowiby gave
The Mill, ny Josseffy a difficult but
spienddly executed piano solo. Prof.
E. Griffith rendered the solo The Amer
lean Star, in al impressive manner There
was a desire to encore each one of these
numbers, but Mr.. Wells. owing to the
lateness of the hour, deemed it best TO
proceed with the programme as rapidly
as possible. The qUartette sang splend-
idly Now the Sun is High" when the
! floor was cleared and the Rodman Rifles
appearedin full fancy dress uniform,
under command of Capt. Abel, and
gave portion of the drill manual SO
thoroughly and well that the house rang
with applause over the achievement
Bleuer's band played the grand march
TIL Daylight Doth Appear" by way OF
! Introduction to the dancing. which lasted
until the morning hours.
Tue ladies of St. Lukes Hospital
Guild served splendid refreshments, con
tribuling in this way to the success of the
affair. The woodmen clear 1900 for the
benefit of the poor, while the hospita
guild will realize in the neighborhood Of
S35. The expenses attending the enter,
tainment are light, Collins Bros having
furnished the rink, Davis Bros. tho
electric light aud David Donaldson the
steam heat gratis, while the services o.
those participating in the programme
we're all rendered free of charge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Mercury.

If the SKY is clear at about fifteen min>
utes before ! this evening. an excellen
chance will be given to catch a glimpse
of mercury, the planet nearest the sun.
He will De then at his greatest distance
from the sun, and under the most favor>
able conditions that will occur during the
year for being seen with the naked eye
Intelligent and careful observers will be
sure to ind him. and sight of the swift,
footed planet is worth all the trouble it
cost. Mercury sets tonight an hour and
half after the sun. He must be looked
for in the west. about three>quarters of
an hour after sunset. 1t is an opportun-
ity which is afforded but once in life
time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

The Ladies Hospital Guild desire to
express their th' nks to Mr.. Henry Carse
for barrel of spring water, supplied
for their lunch at the Woodmen's enter
tainmeut; to MI. Geo Lambert for n
supply of ice; to 10 Murphy, janitor of
the rink, for his kind assistance, and to
all the ladies who contributed SO liber-
ally towards the refreshments For the
Guild. NJ. G.. HOFFMAN, Sec.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Collapse of the Boston strike.

BOsToN, Mas, March Most of the
South Bsston railroad strikers Thursday ap-
piled for and received toe weeks wages due
them at tae tlme the tie-up began. Many
said they we're anxious 10 return TO work, but
should remain Out Tor i4e sake Of those who
were unWlllns TO end the strike. II is mn Ted
that the working enPioye, val, before long
receive al, that the strikers demanded
nAmeiy, shorter hours and s. y per day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Several lawyers and others OF Daven-
port, who are bored by chronic loafers,
have issued the following ticket: Loaf
ers' ticket Good for one loaf. Chair,
fire and spittoon included. n. B.-Lodg>
ings not furnished. Twelve tickets for
81 Each chronic losfer is presented
with one comp" and after that is used
he Is requested to buy tickets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
New Navigation Company.

TIE articles Of incorporation of the
Upper Rapids Transportation Com.
pauy" have been flied for record. The
interpretations are J. W Rsmbo, j. G..
Suffer. c. P. Disney, and E. ]. L4ncas-
ter, who proposed to do general bust
ness of navigation on the upper rapids
OF the Mississippi aad the great river
itself, and buy and sell steamboats,.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Nervous Debllltated Mem.

You are allowed free trial of thirty
days of the use Of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances. for the speedy relief and PER-
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Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
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Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
ton, terms, etc., mailed free by address,
ing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decd g. W.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Who OF us are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all OF these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Insure Your Property

with ]. E. Loosely & Co, Successors to
Hayes & Ceaveland) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo. life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable CON-
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1713
Second avenue. next door east OF Nc.
Intirc & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
The River Rises.

The river is rising rapidly, having sd-
van ced four inches within few hours.
The rise is caused by the backing of the
water from below and the rush from
above, the channel being clear for con-
siderable space near Campbe!l's chain 90
the rapids.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Mrs. Fees Side.

EuIIlf ArEus.
Rock ISLAND, IL, March 5.-Mr. Vii
liam Fee did not abandon his wife for
any third party, his own misusage being
the cause of his wife and child leaving
him. His requesting parties. not to
credit her, came one day too late; he
had better save that expense.
MRS T LEE.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Hospital Guild,

The executive board of the Hospital
Guild will meet at Mrs. j. NJ. Buford' s
residence Tuesday, at 3p. m, March Sth.
A full attendance is desired, as impor-
tant business will come before the board.
NJ C. HOFFMAN,, Sec.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

GALEsBURG, Ills, March Sin the WORTH
inE;or-F7s: contest Friday five Worthington
votes cast oy young men OF foreign birth liv.
IiS IN Victoria township VINO had neglected
10 secure naturalization papers, we're con-
slsl u nave been Illegal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

ST. ALBANs, Vt. March SIX cars of
the Central Vermont roid are now being
fitted for heating by steam from the engine.
1t Is expected that tire cars Will ell be fitted
ana an engine supplied with vacuum pumps
10 make trial b. the l4th inst.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Crate and egg. Ss.75; range No. and
nut, IS TO 50 per ton, screened and deliv
cred, for best quality of anthracite coal.
E. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Stephen W. Dorsey has temporarily de.
serted London, for the purpose of peep
ing at the sights that Paris has to show.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
T!iE MARKETS.


CHICAGO. March /.
Quotatioas o. the bolrl Of tel19 to-day
w.rs as follows. Wheat-No. : March, opened
,3c nominal, closed ~ nominal; April,
opened axe. closed l5E5 nominal: May,
opened .:G4a, closed 7Bc. Corn-No.
March. opened $40, close 49, nominal:
April, opened &c. closed ~ nominal Nay
opened 5q@s,, cl, sed S'4-}se. CAts-No
March, opened and closed 23i52 aoIa nal:
April, opened and closed 23i4o nominal; May,
oFenei 2ssse, closed 2s1s-34a. Pork
March, opened $3.50. closed so - nominal;
May, opened, Sl5U closed Ssooj nominal;
June. opened Sl9o5, closed S2j.60 nominal.
Lard-Aarch opened $50 closed S7k
nominal.
Live stock-The following were she quota
TONS at tie Union stock yards: Hogs Market
opened active and firm, al part es buyi4g and
prices 5GI0J Iii .her; light grades. IS O,G15.55;
rough packing, S515lD53i; heavy packing and
shipping los. S54Us 5.S5. Cat:le-A Active;
tirmer, interior to choice steers IS. $4,000.
cows S2O11360; stockers. s3.5193S1. Sheep
Dull; shade lower; common to fai-, $50
Gs315; good to choice. 81 - 80.
Produce: But;cr-E.EIl creamery. 2S 'g29e
per lb fine dairy, Is t2ls fancy roll l5iai7e.
Eggs-StrietIy fresh. Ii pc. doz Poultry
Chickens, $500 pal 10. turkeys. - sc.
ducks and geese, 1a9'. Pata5oes-Blrhank,
iJG JJe; Larry Rae, ID 30 per IA track
sIli4Go- Estl 10 L4t4tsi- ''ri--l
New York.
Fly YORK. March 4
wheat-Nol rel s;ateo. stq3.: No 2do, arc;
No red winter march, : Is; April, allsc;
Corn->o. mixed casa. ~ g; 10 March. $50;
April, Is ,,, Oats-No. 1 white state o6l4
NJ. max d Apfl, us Ave bull. Bar
ley-Nom,.l.sl. Pocs-i u;et; ed mess
sl"-25aI5 -. Llr1-S.-ii ..inrch; so April
S'.ai ALd,.
-. Louis.
ST Louis. March4
Wheat-Firm: 10. reI cash, 7a17a+Gc;
May, 81 . bid; June. 90 bid. C0rn-sirm
- -aGy; M IaiXsl "a n, 2Sis bf!; Nay.
~, L-;s@s Rye Steady; 81 &c bij. " hisky-
sl.l5. lore strong, sio...@ Lard-FIrm;
si.-1.
Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE March l.
Wheat nu!i: cash, 1i44c May, 7s4c. Corn
Steady No. =. 3i;. Ua,s-Steady: No. 2 white,
BIC. Rye higher. No. l. h6>ec. Barley
Dull, No. =, nominal.
Detroit.
DETROIT March l.
Wheai-No / white cash, So; cash Mich.
icap red, 81. No. red cash slLsc bid:
April. S2s4c bid, MAY. SIC: June S419c: Au-
gust, s5c asked Corn-39l4c. Oats-No. 2,
Sjlac, No, White. ;s5iec.
Toledo.
TOLEDO, March 4.
Wbeat-Steady and dull; cash, sila8s214c;
May, sSc: June, acs August, 49ac. Corn
Steady: cash. assc; May. 40c. Oats-Neglected
Clover seed-Wesk; cash, March and April,
| $40.
ROCK ISLAND.
Oats-2Sc
| HLy-Timothy-S10 90.
Wild-S6.000S.00.
| Rye-50.
| Corn 41c.
| Potatoes-S5c.
| Cosl-Soft loo had q. SO
! Cord Wood-S425.
! Straw 900: baled 81 90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

The Car of Russia has ordered, it is
said, picture of the St. Paul leo palace.
Montreal will please consider herself
snnhhed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
PennWoyaI Pills.
"CNiCHESTEg's eBcL,SH.

THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE.
Safe and always reliable. Beware of WORTHLESS
limitations; Indispensable for LADIES. Ask your
Druggist for "CHIcHEsTER's ENGLISH" and take
no other, or ncl0se &c. (stampsl to NJ for partic
dlars IN Jsftsr BY return mail.
NAME PAPER. CHICHESTER CHEMICAL Co.,
1918 Madison Square, Philadelphia. Pc
Sold by Druggists eeerywhcre, Ask for Chi
chesters English Pcnnyroyal Pills Take no
other.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
HERBERT ID. BLAKFMORE.
n. N. CORRETT.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARDWARE.
Il
Stewart & Mont om=f. 500 second aToa-...
NUNSMtTHS.
II
WOLF, Chss.. IL Seventeenth sfr.et
NEWSPAPERS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

DETH0IT, March T.
Wheat--No | white cash, 81; cash Mich.
igan red, 81. No. :! red cash sliac bid;
April. S2a4c bid MAY. SIC: June. S411c: Au-
gust, s5c asked. Corn-3yl4c. Oats-No. =,
sDL6c; No. White. o}9c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

MILWAUKEE, March l.
Wheat nu! cash. 74alc; May, 7S4c. Corn
Steady. No. = 3iic. Consistently; No. 2 white,
Bic. Rye Higher. No. l. 56>6c. Barley
DuIi, No. =. nunIlaai.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

The Rcck Island T,4t1F SR,7r. ir.hii,t,c,-. ~
evening, (Sund&y excepted : At-as hisci.. -,
poaite Poztoice Best 4dyrr; sag -!s-Gr1 ~ -.
city.
The Rock Island WEEKLY AKsr's 7rb.-ass
every Frilgy hRe ,Oh department u caGug-
lion with the establishment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

TOLEDO, March 4.
Wheat Steady and dull; cash, slIl8S214c;
May, Sc: June, So; August, a14c. Corn
Steady; cash, 3ss4c; May. 40c. Oats-Neglected.
Clover seed-Weak; cash, March and April,
$40.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

And Sends Armed Americans Promptly
to the Front Collision Near Nogoles,
A. T., Between Greaser Soldiers and a
sheriff-A Vigorous Fusillade and Very
WarIike Preparations on Both Sides.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

y -IEt9Nl Nj II
Wheat-Nol rel s;Ate,9c tH3,; No 2io. ae{c;
No. : red winter Marsh, : Is; Ap-il, alIsc;
Corn-No. mixed casa. ~ 10 March. $3.50;
AFIi,, q, ae. Oats-No. 1 white state o5l4
NJ. max d = psi us kye-Duu Bar
ley-NoGt.l.sl. Po,k-i u;et; ed mess
sI"s1aI5 - Llfl-S.-ii Iarcn; so Apri!
S'.5i MAJ.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
ROCK ISLAND.

Oats-2Sc
| HIy-Timothy-S10 90.
| Wild-S6. 0O1S.O0.
| Rye-50.
| Corn 4ic.
| Potatoes-S5c.
| Cosl-Soft loo had IS SO
| Cord Wood-G.25.
| Straw $500: baled 81 90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
CHICAGO, MINIATURES & ST. PAUL.
sacK ISLAND & PEORIA RAILWAY.

Depot Twentieth street,

LEAVE ARRIVE.
Mail. ..,. -. ........,.. a:t0 A. NJ. soar ".
Accommodaton......., AGO p. N. SEQ a. u.
F. II. Rockwell. Agent.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01
Reckless Americans.

Sixty thousands Americans year
ly go to Europe. They are not
poor going to seek homes. A few
20 on necessary business, but the
gr7at mass 60 tor pleasure and to
say that they have been abroad.
They do not, with the fare beth
ways, spend less than $1,000,
each. That means $50, 600, 900.
That means almost as much rs all
the gola and silver taken from our
mines it means enough to found
"A great state or twenty-five great
colleges. And is all money
What other nation could stand
such a drain! And nine-tenths
Of those who 90 have never seen
halt the wonders of their own
country. and could not bound n
state west Of the Missouri river to
save their lives, They go because
ii is fashionable. What a blessed
thing it would be, could it become
fashionable for Americans to be
forced to obtain a fair idea Of their
own country before going abroad.
And could they, how much better
satisfied would they be with home
after going abroad. 49, Rocky Noun
fain Mining Review.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01
EDITORIAL CORRES-
PONDENCE.
Socorro, Sept. 22nd, 'S7.


Monday evening last, in compa-
pany with w. j. Littell, L H..
Rudisile and G. II. llager, we
boarded the stage at White Oaks
for Carthage. The TWO first named
were SO modest that they declined
being put forward. Mr.. IIager
pre-empted the narrow seat in the
middle, while we sat perched
alongside Of the driver on the
front seat. l.. and r. reposed
with some degree of composure
during the night ; Uager rolled
himself up nto Il little ball and
slept profoundly. We were not
situated as tavorably as the two
former, nor bniit like the latter,
and fearing that coquettlng with
Morpheus would Result in our hat
or corpus dropping off, we didn't
get Il wink Of sleep on the stage.
A two hours wait at Cartha re
was not invigorating, but it had
20 be undergone, and finally we
reached san Antonio, where Duffy
entertained us like princes for
three hours. At 9 20, Tuesday
night. we alighted from the cars at
this point and were soon thereafter
reposing in No. 6, Grand Central.
Sooorro is very quiet Just now,
but the people autici ate Il yush
here next week, ON the occasion
Of the Fair and bull-hght. The
days chosen, being those set for
the q. A. Il Encampment, will
deter many from going to S. Louis,
so that the Post here will not be
as fully represented as that OF
White Oaks.
We leave FOR St. Louis tonight,
from which point we Will write
soon after our arrival.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01
The CHICAGO WEEKLY News. and
LINCOLN 20. LEADER, l year 81. IS.

FEARING a draft the editor OF the
LEADER volunteered to go to St.
Louis and there join the Grand
Army of the Republic host, which
convenes in the metropolis of the
Puke State on the 26th inst
While absent, the tripod will be
occupied by Capt. Timoney and
|. b. Burrowes, to either of whom
our friends will please communi-
cate local news which might 9th
erwise escape their Argus eyes.
While on his lark, the editor will
contribute communications to his
beloved bantling.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01
NUMBER So.
TERRITORIAL.

The United Miners of New
Mexico held grand camp in the
city of Socorro on Thursday last.
Mrs. S. NJ. Hines, OF TuIaroso,
sold her entire peach crop at 81
per hundred pounds on the trees.
The Santa Fe Board of Trade is
keeping up its good work tor the
benefit of that city. 1t has prov
Ell itself valuable organization.
The best record in New Mexico,
throwing and tyeing a steer was
broken by Frank Wallace at the
Cowboy tournament of the Las
Cruces Fair. His time was one
nineteen and half sec
onds.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01

The Grand Jury Of the District
Court now in session at Albu-
querque prefer serious charges
against the county officials Of Ber-
nalillo County. Marcus G. De
Baca, chairman OF the board OF
County Commissioners, was bold
enough to draw S119.50 mileage,
while at the same time residing in
Albuquerque. Evidently incom-
potency and dishonesty reigns sn-
supreme.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01


Gov. Ross, IN his annual report
to the Secretary of the Interior,
recommends the repeal Of the tim
Der culture and desert land acts,
scri }t entries and all other means
of securing lands without actually
being on the same. He also states
that the mining outlook has ma
terially improved. The Goa out
put for the past year he estimates
at 1888, 600 tons. He recommends
the construction of vast reserv oirs
to collect water for irrigation, thus
rendering 1000, 900 acres of land
now sterile, productive.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01

IT comes with poor grace for
Democrats to abuse the Grand
Army of the Republic. Itis a
fact that you can scarcely meet
a Democratic eX.soldler who is not
a mem Der Of tho organization,
while every neighborhood is full
of Republican eX-soldiers who
have never joined the order -
fire away, gentlemen, you are
simply driving the boys back to
their friends. Abuse is never
heard from fine gallant boys who
wore the "gray." On the contra
ry. wherever the opportunity OF
fers, Fed, and Con-ied, icin hand
in hand in the common brother
hood of truo men, whilst abuse is
left to the Mugwump and the
skulker.
Subscribe for the LEADER.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01
TIE FARMERS ALLIANCE.

Prof a. ID. Wallace, lecturer and
organizer of the National Farmers
Alliance, delivered an address in
the Town Hall last Tuesday eve
ming We were anxious to learn
something Of the purposes of the
organization having the high sound
ing title of the National Farmers
Alliance and Cooperative Union
of America, but must frankly CON
tess that there was nothing in the
speakers address from which we
could obtain the desired intorma-
ton. We have heard Of Co ope-
rative Unions before--in Utah,
they were recognized by the all
seeing Eye and the mystical let
ters, 4. @. M. l., which the Nor
mon brethren said stood for "Zion's
Go operative Mercantile Institu-
tuition" but the irreverent gentle
unbeliever always swore that the
letters stood for " Zion's Collection
of Mormon idiots" The only rea-
son tor gentle Interpretation aris-
ing from the fact that Mormon Co.
operative institutions, always after
a certain period Of time, 600 epe-
rated" into the hands of a few
shrewd leaders. The Alliance
may be all that isiclaimed Tor it, in
Texas, by it's organ in tins county,
the Nugget, and may probably Oh
tain a foot hold in this county, !
nevertheless, we would advise |
parties contemplating joining the |
order, Judging from our knowledge !
Of Cooperative Institutions else
where, to commence canvassing
Tor the Office OF trade agent as
soon as they Join.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01
LINCOLN COUNTY.

The Bureau of immigration pre-
pared the following interesting fig
ures concerning Lincoln County
Total area, 17,O57,993 acres. In
dian reservations, 435, 900. Mill
/ tary reserves, 1920. Govern
nent land entered, 305, 100, leaving
an available area Of 1921, 592
acres, divided as follows: Irriga
bic, 2l0, $50, agricultural and gra.
zing, 12, 400, 24l, timber, 3,006,
74I, ard, 600.051.
The arabic lands are the valleys
of the Pecos River, (Which runs
north and south through the center
OF the county, and Of it's tribu-
tarios-the Rio Ilondo, Rio Felix,
Cottonwood Creek, Rio Penasco,
Swan River, Black River and Del
aware Creek, all on the east side
of the Sierra Blanco, Sacramento
and Guadalupe mountains also,
those of Nogal Creek, Three Riv-
ers, in the Sierra Blancas, and Tu-
larosa. Lost River, and the Sac
ramento. of the Sacramento noun
tains The quantity of arid or
barren lands, is accounted for by
the fact that the Staked PLAINS form
a portion of the extreme eastern
part OF the county.
The 21O, $50 acres noted under
head Of irrigable lands" is only
a small proportion of the immense
amount Of agricultural lands sus-
ceptiblc of the highest state of cul-
tlvation, by means of the large and
steadily increasing annual rain fall.
During the present season, and
since the publication Of the valua-
bic report Of the Bureau of im:ni-
grafton, several thousand acres of
land heretofore looked upon as
desert waste have been entered
and settled upon for purely agri-
cultural purposes, and in places
where the sole dependence upon
water Tor domestic use had to be
by digging wells u build
ing reservoirs to catch the rain fall.
There is no county in New Mex
leo that presents finer field for
the home seeker than Lincoln
We have no land grants, and the
knows that the only soy
reign that stands between him and
Il home in our county is Uncle
Sam, who is ready and wiling to
give hi n one.
We have as fine wheat, corn,
oats and barley as can be raised |
and wherever an effort
has been made towards setting ont
the husbandman has
been dclighted and richly re-
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-10-01

A New York lady who possessed
S4OO worth OF furniture, borrowed
S4OO from ten different men, Civ
ing each one a mortgage for that
on her furniture. She
then blew in the money at the ra-
ces, betting on the wrong horse.
Yet some men persist that women
have no head ior business.